5In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and the shortening with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Increase spread to medium. Beat in 2 tablespoons of the milk and the vanilla until smooth. If necessary, add remaining 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable.

6Frost cupcakes. Top with chocolate chips.

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Save time and buy a container of Betty Crocker® Whipped butter cream frosting, or your favorite flavor, instead of making frosting from scratch.